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YT53 MFP

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,591 mi
Last recorded144,591 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 MFP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 144,591 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 144,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both rear tyres worn uneven

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 121,341 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 121,209 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/side rear brake disk slight brake vaiation

Pass 13 Apr 2012 98,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 98,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 53,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,650 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,220 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,630 miles

all brake padds half worn

Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,852 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 21,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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YT53 MFP is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,033 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT53 MFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YT53 MFP registered?

YT53 MFP is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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